by Age UK’s Joining Forces project. Joining Forces supports the wellbeing of older veterans. An older veteran is anyone who has completed at least one day of military service who was born before 1950 ... the Tommy Silhouettes will help us commemorate the centenary,” explains Carol. “As our veterans age it is important that future generations continue to give recognition to those who enabled us
increased accessibility provides new housing opportunities for older people. There’s a clear cross-party consensus that we must build more homes to get to grips with a housing crisis that’s continuing to damage ... find somewhere decent and affordable to live. So it’s an encouraging sign that the latest house building figures show 241,130 homes were built in 2018-19, although some of this involved the conversion
homeless or threatened with homelessness. These provide in-depth advice and support on their housing options, rights, and entitlements to adaptations and repairs, as well as support with income ... available for making home improvements. Every year, Age UK receives thousands of enquiries linked to housing crises. Homelessness can be devastating for people of all ages, but for older people in particular
both over State Pension age, you can claim Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits such as Housing Benefit . If you have a long-term health condition or a disability, you might be able to claim ... not be taken into account. Housing If you've left Ukraine and your immigration leave meets certain conditions, the usual rules on eligibility for social housing and homelessness won't apply to you
Private rented housing is housing owned by private companies and rented out to tenants. Our guide can help you decide whether renting privately is a good option for you. This guide explains private rented
UK's Advice Line is open every single day of the year. Our advisers help older people know their housing rights, stay safe in their own home and think through the options if the time comes to move. We know ... can trust When it comes to issues at home or your housing, we know how important it is to use a service you can trust. That's why we make sure our housing services work for you. Campaigning for you
home. Who can join the group calls? Anyone aged 60 or over who is an RAF veteran, or the partner, spouse or widow(er) of an RAF veteran can join the groups. How do group calls work? Calls are facilitated through
image The veteran with remarkable wartime experiences We met Sylvia during a recent visit to Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland , as part of our Joining Forces project for older veterans. Now in
older people to address their problems, identify and apply for welfare benefits, and navigate the housing, health, and social care systems that can so often feel overwhelming. The local Age UKs also received ... and increasingly frustrated. An adviser from Age UK Lewisham and Southwark visited Janet at her housing association property to discuss her needs and welfare rights, and she was supported to complete an
ensure older renters aren’t evicted unfairly and are able to live in decent homes. Current housing law gives landlords the right to evict assured shorthold tenants at short notice and without having ... order to improve the accessibility of our existing housing stock. Expand the social housing sector with an increase in mainstream and supported housing for older people, especially for those on low and